Part-Time MLT Instructor

Arkansas State University; Arkansas; On-site; USD 739,000 - 1,052,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas State University-Beebe seeks a qualified part-time instructor to teach Clinical Microbiology within the Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Program. The instructor will deliver course content and supervise laboratory instruction focused on microbial techniques used in clinical laboratories.

Instruction will cover microbial taxonomy, specimen handling, cultivation, identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT).
• Current certification as MLT, MLS (ASCP), or equivalent national certification.
• At least 2 years of relevant clinical experience as an MLT/MLT tech.
• Prior teaching or instructional experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and update course materials including syllabi, lectures, and lab exercises for Clinical Microbiology.
• Instruct and supervise MLT students in proper microbiological techniques during labs.
• Assess student learning through exams, quizzes, practicals, and assignments.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, performance, and grades.
• Provide timely feedback to support student learning and professional growth.
• Ensure all lab activities follow biosafety guidelines and good laboratory practices.
• Communicate with the MLT Program Director regarding student performance and course updates.
• Align course delivery with NAACLS standards and institutional guidelines.

Skills

MLT knowledge

ASCP MLS certification

Clinical laboratory experience

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

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Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1‑B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status. U.S. Department of Labor

General Description

Arkansas State University–Beebe seeks a qualified part‑time instructor to teach Clinical Microbiology within the Medical Laboratory Technology ( MLT ) Program. The instructor will be responsible for delivering course content and supervising laboratory instruction specific to microbiological techniques used in clinical laboratories. Instruction will focus on microbial taxonomy, specimen collection and handling, cultivation, identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of medically significant organisms. The position requires teaching both didactic (lecture) and hands‑on lab components while adhering to institutional guidelines, NAACLS accreditation standards, and clinical laboratory safety protocols. The instructor will work closely with the MLT Program Director to support student learning, curriculum effectiveness, and program improvement. This course is taught over a 4‑week period, and compensation is $650 per credit hour.

Essential Duties

• Deliver and update course materials, including syllabi, lectures, and lab exercises focused on Clinical Microbiology.
• Instruct and supervise MLT students in proper microbiological techniques during lab sessions.
• Assess student learning through exams, quizzes, practicals, and assignments.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, performance, and grades.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to support student learning and professional growth.
• Ensure all lab activities follow biosafety guidelines and good laboratory practices.
• Communicate regularly with the MLT Program Director regarding student performance and course updates.
• Align course delivery with institutional, programmatic, and NAACLS standards.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology ( MLT )
• Current certification as an MLT , MLS ( ASCP ), or equivalent national certification required.
• At least 2 years of relevant clinical experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Technologist in a healthcare or laboratory setting.
• Prior teaching or instructional experience in an academic or clinical environment is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Salary or Salary Range

Minimum Salary or Salary Range $650 per credit hour

Physical Activities

• Stand
• Stand regularly
• Walk
• Walk regularly
• Sit
• Sit frequently
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Reach with hands and arms regularly
• Climb or balance
• Climb or balance frequently
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl occasionally
• Talk or Hear
• Taste or smell
• Taste or smell regularly
• Physical Exertion
• Up to 10 pounds
• Up to 25 pounds
• Up to 50 pounds
• Up to 50 pounds regularly
• Up to 100 pounds
• More than 100 pounds

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Background Check Requirements Criminal Background

This position will be subject to a pre‑employment criminal, sex‑offender registry background check. In cases where pre‑determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.

Arkansas State University‑Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff. Our goal is to foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.

ASU-Beebe is a public two‑year college with its main campus located in Beebe, Arkansas on the 67/167 corridor approximately 35 miles north of the state's capital of Little Rock.

ASU-Beebe has campuses located in Beebe, Heber Springs, Searcy, Little Rock Air Force Base, and online.